Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
Strike Information – Benefits Available Under the Railroad Retirement Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) for Eligible New Jersey Transit Members
To qualify for unemployment benefits for the current benefit year beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, you must meet certain railroad earnings and creditable service months in the base calendar year 2014. If you became employed prior to calendar year 2014, you must have had at least three (3) months of creditable service
Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement Benefits
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) released a questions and answers that describes the tax statements issued by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) each January for Federal income tax purposes. Railroad retirement beneficiaries needing information about these statements, or about tax withholding from their benefits, should contact an office of the RRB. For further Federal income
Senate Holds Hearing to Discuss Passenger Rail
On Tuesday, the Senate subcommittee that oversees railroads held a hearing titled, “Passenger Rail: Opportunities and Challengers for the National Network.” Testifying were two people from regional rail commissions, a city manager from Colorado, and Joseph Boardman, the soon-to-retire CEO of Amtrak. The hearing was almost entirely focused on Amtrak, not just passenger rail. Republicans
Congress tells New Jersey Transit to settle
Yesterday, nine members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation wrote to New Jersey Transit urging them to settle the long-standing contract battle with the large rail labor coalition, which includes TCU. Even though the labor coalition has made major concessions in its negotiations, and two independant federal panels have said that labor’s offer is the
Senators urge Amtrak Board to hire committed CEO
On February 11th, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to Amtrak Board Chairman Anthony Coscia urging him to find the absolute best candidate to replace outgoing Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman: …With the announcement of Boardman’s retirement, it is important that the Board of Directors makes certain that his successor possesses a deep
NYTimes endorses Clinton for President
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, the New York Times’ Editorial Board has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President: Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Nomination By THE EDITORIAL BOARD JAN. 30, 2016 For the past painful year, the Republican presidential contenders have been bombarding Americans with empty propaganda slogans and competing, bizarrely, to present themselves
Medicare for Railroad Workers and Their Families
A recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) explains how the Medicare program works for Railroad retirees. The Medicare program covers railroad workers just like workers under social security. Railroad retirement payroll taxes include a Medicare hospital insurance tax just like social security payroll taxes. Though you’re paying into the Medicare program during your
CP balks at merger from near-unified opposition
Activist-investor Bill Ackman (left) and Canadian Pacific CEO Hunter Harrison (right) Canadian Pacific (CP) is officially ceasing efforts to merge with Norfolk Southern (NS) for the moment, citing the growing political pressure and to await a response from the Department of Justice regarding a letter they sent in mid-January. Some believe CP is trying to
Corporations abuse H-1B visa program for lay-offs, lower wages
As some TCU members might know firsthand, H-1B visas are killing American jobs. What are H-1B visas? Here’s a quick background… H-1B visas are essentially temporary work permits for foreigners. They are intended to allow U.S. companies to bring in workers from other countries if they cannot find American citizens to fill those positions. These
ARASA 5093 in New Orleans/OBS
Union Is Here visit made by NR Miller with the ARASA 5093 Amtrak members in New Orleans/OBS ARASA members left to right : James McDaniels, James Trembley, NR Mike Miller, General Chairperson/5093 Melody Querio, Rachel Lagarde and JC Collins.